First Food Truck Court to Open in Columbia

February 22, 2016 - Posted in Carolina Money by Marina Ziehe

The Belgian Waffle Truck will be one of several trucks on site.

The food truck trend, a phenomenon in big cities all across the United States, starts to catch on in Columbia, South Carolina. Meeting Street in West Columbia is about to receive a new food truck court, the Hemi Food Truck Court, on March 14.

ColaDaily.com reported that the idea came from Christina Survana, who connected with the business owners of Outdoor Wood Furniture, Bill and April McEntire, after noticing a vacant lot next to their business. "They teamed up to work with city leaders and create a new ordinance allowing for a food truck court to come to West Columbia," ColaDaily.com reported.

The HEMI Food Truck Court will provide electricity, tables, chairs and clean-up service for the trucks and patrons.

Food trucks will be operating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Food truck owners and others who are interested in participating can apply for a spot online.